Maricopa Community Colleges  MAT077   19962-19965 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/24/95
MAT077 19962-19965 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Introductory Algebra
Basic axioms of algebra, linear equations in one and two variables, operations on polynomials, rational expressions, graphing of linear equations and the solving of linear equations. Prerequisites: Grade of "C", or better, in MAT055, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MAT077   19962-19965 Introductory Algebra
1. Describe the real number system and the properties of real numbers. (I)
2. Use the basic operations of signed numbers. (I)
3. Solve linear equations and inequalities. (II)
4. Simplify polynomial and rational expressions. (III)
5. Use polynomials to solve applied problems. (IV)
6. Use rational expressions to solve applied problems. (V)
7. Graph linear equations with two variables. (VI)
8. Solve systems at linear equations. (VI)
9. Simplify radical expressions. (VII)
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MAT077   19962-19965 Introductory Algebra
    I. The Language of Algebra and Signed Numbers
        A. The language of algebra
        B. Signed numbers, opposites, and absolute value
        C. Adding signed numbers
        D. Subtracting signed numbers
        E. Multiplying signed numbers
        F. Dividing signed numbers
      II. Linear Equations and Inequalities
          A. Order of operations, expressions, and formulas
          B. Solve equations
          C. Solve inequalities
          D. Solve equation/inequality applied problems
        III. Polynomials
            A. Laws of exponents
            B. Algebraic operations of polynomials
          IV. Factoring Polynomials
              A. Factoring polynomials: monomial factors
              B. Factoring polynomials: factoring by grouping
              C. Factoring trinomials
              D. Factoring: special cases
              E. Solving equations
            V. Fractions of Algebra
                A. Simplify rational expressions
                B. Algebraic operations of rational expressions
                C. Solve equations and applied problems
              VI. Linear Equations in Two Variables
                  A. Graph linear equations
                    1. Use intercepts
                    2. Use slope/intercept
                  B. Solve systems of linear equations
                    1. Graphically
                    2. Addition/elimination
                    3. Substitution
                  C. Solve applied problems
                VII. Radical Expressions
                    A. Define
                    B. Simplify numerical and variable radical expressions
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